International Economic Forum of the Americas

International Economic Forum of the Americas The International Economic Forum of the Americas, founded in 1994, is committed to enhance knowledge and awareness on key economic issues of our times.

04/23/2025

Le Forum Économique International des Amériques a organisé la 8e Conférence de Paris les 16 et 17 décembre 2024, réunissant plus de 1 200 participants et 80 intervenants autour du thème « Faire face à l’inconnu ».

Les discussions ont porté sur des enjeux majeurs : sécurité des chaînes d’approvisionnement, intelligence artificielle, climat, innovation et avenir du travail.

La s’est imposée comme un carrefour stratégique, avec plus de 120 rencontres bilatérales, réunissant dirigeants, experts, universitaires et décideurs publics.

Merci à tous ceux qui ont contribué à cette réussite. Rendez-vous pour la 9e édition les 16 et 17 décembre 2025 !

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The IEFA hosted the 8th Conference of Paris on December 16–17, 2024, bringing together over 1,200 participants and 80 speakers under the theme ‘Confronting the Unknown’.

Key topics included AI, climate change, supply chain security, innovation, and the future of work.

established itself as a vital platform, with over 120 bilateral meetings enabling meaningful dialogue among leaders, experts, academics, and policymakers.

Thank you to all who made this edition a success. See you at the 9th edition on December 16–17, 2025!

Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy, together at the Conference of Montreal The International Economic Forum of the Americas retu...
04/22/2025

Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy, together at the Conference of Montreal

The International Economic Forum of the Americas returns with the Conference of Montreal from June 9 to 11, 2025, at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal.

For three days, global leaders, experts, and innovators will gather to debate, inspire, and build concrete solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges.

🔎 Here’s a look at the program:

🗓️ Day 1 — Capital Markets | Economic Security | Digital Acceleration
🗓️ Day 2 — Energy Mix | Infrastructure | Critical Minerals
🗓️ Day 3 — Global Resilience | Economic Policy | Urban Diplomacy

💬 Why attend?
• High-level insights and thought-provoking discussions
• Unique networking opportunities with influential decision-makers
• A platform to collectively address major economic and environmental issues

For over 30 years, the Conference of Montreal has brought together leaders from government, business, and academia to discuss global economic trends, sustainable development, innovation, and leadership.

🎟️ Secure your spot now – 25% discount until the 5th of May! https://www.laconferencedemontreal.com/ #/buyTickets/selectTickets?promoCode=FORUM_25

📣 See our confirmed speakers: https://www.laconferencedemontreal.com/TheConferenceofMontreal2025?_gl=1*1lcc1nx*_gcl_au*MjE5NTAyNTYwLjE3NDEwMjAwODc.*_ga*NDAxOTMzNDI3LjE3NDEwMjAwODc.*_ga_Q977ZBK2ZQ*MTc0MjQxODQwNC40NC4xLjE3NDI0MTg0MjUuMzkuMC4w #/speakers?lang=fr

Bâtir l’économie de demain, ensemble à la Conférence de Montréal Le Forum Économique International des Amériques revient...
04/22/2025

Bâtir l’économie de demain, ensemble à la Conférence de Montréal

Le Forum Économique International des Amériques revient avec la Conférence de Montréal du 9 au 11 juin 2025 à l’hôtel Bonaventure. Pendant trois jours, des dirigeants mondiaux, experts et innovateurs se réuniront pour débattre, inspirer et bâtir des solutions concrètes aux grands enjeux de notre époque.

🔎 Voici un aperçu du programme :
🗓️ Jour 1 — Marchés de capitaux | Sécurité économique | Accélération numérique
🗓️ Jour 2 — Mix énergétique | Infrastructures | Matières premières critiques
🗓️ Jour 3 — Résilience globale | Politique économique | Diplomatie urbaine

💬 Pourquoi participer ?
• Des interventions de haut niveau et des débats de fond
• Des opportunités uniques de réseautage
• Une plateforme pour réfléchir collectivement à des enjeux économiques et environnementaux majeurs

Depuis plus de 30 ans, la Conférence de Montréal rassemble les décideurs de la sphère gouvernementale, des affaires et du monde académique autour des thèmes du développement durable, de l’innovation et du leadership mondial.

🎟️ Réservez votre place dès maintenant - 25 % de réduction jusqu’au 5 mai !
https://www.laconferencedemontreal.com/ #/buyTickets/selectTickets?promoCode=FORUM_25

📣 Consultez les conférenciers déjà confirmés: https://www.laconferencedemontreal.com/TheConferenceofMontreal2025?_gl=1*1lcc1nx*_gcl_au*MjE5NTAyNTYwLjE3NDEwMjAwODc.*_ga*NDAxOTMzNDI3LjE3NDEwMjAwODc.*_ga_Q977ZBK2ZQ*MTc0MjQxODQwNC40NC4xLjE3NDI0MTg0MjUuMzkuMC4w #/speakers?lang=fr

Did you know that   is among the most efficient energy conductors in the world?It plays a critical role in industrial el...
04/14/2025

Did you know that is among the most efficient energy conductors in the world?

It plays a critical role in industrial electrification, clean energy innovation, and everyday technologies—including your smartphone.

The session “Arizona’s Copper Corridor: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth”, presented during the Phoenix Global Forum, examines how copper production sits at the crossroads of environmental sustainability and technological progress.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jiUW5gSunk

The IEFA and Phoenix Sister Cities thank speakers Vicky Peacey (Resolution Copper), alongside Mila Besich (Mayor of Superior, Arizona), Tommy Beaudreau (WilmerHale), Morgan Bazilian (Payne Institute for Public Policy / Colorado School of Mines), and moderator Jordan Rose (Rose Law Group pc) for participating in 2025.

A huge thank you to all the participants, speakers, and partners who helped make the Phoenix Global Forum an incredible ...
04/10/2025

A huge thank you to all the participants, speakers, and partners who helped make the Phoenix Global Forum an incredible success!

Over the past two days, 50+ speakers shared their expertise on “Forging the Future,” with engaging discussions on sustainable energy, AI, and digital transformation.

A special thanks to everyone who joined us in Phoenix—see you next year!

For those who missed any sessions, catch up on all the action on the IEFA’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

If you attended or watched the live, what was your favorite session? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Inspiring discussions this afternoon at  ! Here’s a quick recap of today’s dynamic sessions:- Plenary Session ‘USHERING ...
04/10/2025

Inspiring discussions this afternoon at ! Here’s a quick recap of today’s dynamic sessions:

- Plenary Session ‘USHERING IN THE DIGITAL WORKPLACE’ with Anne Hoecker (Bain & Company), Kellie Romack (ServiceNow), Kristin Emery (Microsoft), Jessica Boehm (Axios)

- Plenary Session ‘BRIDGING THE QUANTUM FRONTIER’ with Kanav Setia (QBraid), Matthew Cimaglia (Quantum Coast Capital), Dr. Gil Speyer (Arizona State University), Di Bowman (Honorary Consul of Australia, Phoenix)

- Closing Panel ‘THE INCLUSIVE POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGY’ with Denise Resnik (First Place), Soulaima Gourani (Happioh), Michael Hammett (City of Phoenix), David Drennon (City of Phoenix)

- Closing Remarks with Rita Marko (Phoenix Sister Cities)
Which session stood out the most for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Thank you for being part of —we’re forging the future together!

Yesterday afternoon at the Phoenix Global Forum was filled with insightful discussions and valuable exchanges.Here’s a r...
04/09/2025

Yesterday afternoon at the Phoenix Global Forum was filled with insightful discussions and valuable exchanges.

Here’s a recap of the sessions:

- Plenary Session 'PROPELLING THE SUSTAINABLE GRID' with Aman Joshi (Bloom Energy), Tom Cooper (Salt River Project), Greg Bernosky (Arizona Public Service - APS), Thomas Baker (Boston Consulting Group (BCG))

- Plenary Session 'REINDUSTRIALIZATION AND SECURITY AS KEY ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS' with Eugene D. Seroka (Port of Los Angeles), Goldy Hyder (Business Council of Canada), Benedikt Brueckle (CompuGroup Medical US), Courtenay Brown (Axios)

- Plenary Session 'INTEGRATING ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY NATIONWIDE' with Clint Harper, C.M. (Harper4D Solutions, LLC), Ryan Naru (Joby Aviation), Taylor Aberstadt (Honeywell Aerospace Technologies), Michelle Olson, APR, Fellow PRSA (Lambert by LLYC)

As businesses, governments, and academia work toward digital transformation, it is essential to understand diverse perspectives and address the needs of various sectors to build a more resilient economy together.

Don't miss the rest of today's sessions. Watch the live:

IEFA livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J4eFOCS1SXM
City of Phoenix channel: https://www.youtube.com/

The IEFA and Phoenix Sister Cities are excited to announce the ongoing Phoenix Global Forum. Today marks the second day,...
04/09/2025

The IEFA and Phoenix Sister Cities are excited to announce the ongoing Phoenix Global Forum. Today marks the second day, with over 50 speakers continuing to explore topics such as sustainability, quantum computing, the space economy, and artificial intelligence.

Yesterday morning kicked off the event with a series of insightful sessions:

- Plenary Session: "A ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE ECONOMY" featuring Bill Smead (Smead Capital Management), Glenn Williamson (Canada Arizona Business Council), Frank Holder (Holder Partners LLC), and Greg Barr (Phoenix Business Journal)

- Plenary Session: "ARIZONA'S COPPER CORRIDOR: A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH" in collaboration with Resolution Copper, with Vicky Peacey (Resolution Copper), Mila Besich (Mayor of Superior, Arizona), Tommy Beaudreau (WilmerHale), Morgan Bazilian (Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines), and Jordan Rose (Rose Law Group pc)

- Keynote Luncheon: "TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, AND TENSIONS IN US-CHINA RELATIONS" with Dr. Lily McElwee (Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)) and Ian Curtiss (CSquared Partners LLC)

A huge thank you to all our speakers and partners for their invaluable contributions.

For those who couldn’t attend in person, you can still catch the conference livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/J4eFOCS1SXM

Together, let’s Forge the Future!

AI is reshaping the world—revolutionizing industries, streamlining operations, and redefining how we live and work. But ...
04/04/2025

AI is reshaping the world—revolutionizing industries, streamlining operations, and redefining how we live and work. But as its influence grows, so do the questions:

- How can AI be strategically applied to boost efficiency and productivity?
- What challenges stand in the way of widespread AI adoption?
- Which emerging AI technologies will drive the next wave of disruption?

Join the conversation at the Phoenix Global Forum, April 8-9, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center, where we’ll dive into these critical topics in “Harnessing AI for Cross-Sector Innovation.”

Featured speakers:
Anne Hoecker, Head of Technology & Cloud Services, Bain & Company
Kelly C. Chambliss, Senior VP, IBM Consulting, Americas
Mahesh Vinayagam, CEO & Founder, qBotica Inc.
Susan Sly, Founder & CEO, The Pause Technologies Inc.

Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from industry leaders at the forefront of AI innovation. View the full program & register today: https://www.phoenixglobalforum.com/ #/?lang=en.

Quantum computing promises to revolutionise industries, economies, and global security, but realising its potential requ...
04/02/2025

Quantum computing promises to revolutionise industries, economies, and global security, but realising its potential requires overcoming significant technical and geopolitical challenges.

- How can tech giants, startups, and governments collaborate to drive advancements in quantum hardware and software, ensuring a competitive edge?
- How can nations navigate the growing geopolitical race in quantum development?
- What role does international cooperation play in securing a sustainable and secure quantum future?

Join us at the Phoenix Global Forum, April 8-9, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center, for a discussion on “Bridging the Quantum Frontier.”

Featured speakers:
Kanav Setia, CEO, QBraid
Matthew Cimaglia, Managing Partner, Quantum Coast Capital
Moderated by Di Bowman, Honorary Consul of Australia, Phoenix

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders shaping the future of quantum computing.

View the full program and register today at https://www.phoenixglobalforum.com/ #/?lang=en.

The Phoenix Global Forum is more than a gathering—it’s a catalyst for action. Phoenix Mayor Mayor Kate Gallego:  "In tod...
04/01/2025

The Phoenix Global Forum is more than a gathering—it’s a catalyst for action.

Phoenix Mayor Mayor Kate Gallego:

"In today's rapidly changing world, collaboration is key to solving pressing challenges. The Forum connects global leaders and innovators to forge meaningful partnerships, inspire bold solutions, and lay groundwork for a sustainable and prosperous future." (https://www.investinphoenix.com/news/43)

Join us April 8-9, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center to engage with world-class speakers, explore groundbreaking ideas, and shape the future of global business and innovation.

Last chance to register! Secure your spot now before it’s too late.

Visit the website to see the speaker lineup, program, and register: https://www.phoenixglobalforum.com/

The Phoenix Global Forum 2025 is bringing together top experts to explore the future of international economic developme...
03/21/2025

The Phoenix Global Forum 2025 is bringing together top experts to explore the future of international economic development.

🔹 Key Sessions:
Arizona’s Copper Corridor: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
Forging Industrial Diplomatic Relations Through the USMCA

🔹 Featured Speakers:
Anne Hoecker, Bain & Company
Kate Gallego, Mayor of the City of Phoenix

Join us April 8-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center to gain insights from world leaders and take part in critical discussions that will shape the future.

Read the full program here: https://www.phoenixglobalforum.com/ #/program?day=1&lang=en



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